Help with RAINBOW CRABS PLEASE.

[leesst200]

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me anything about Rainbow Crabs.
I have done a bit of research but have found contradicting reviews on the web.

I have found the following:
They need land and water (heated)
They need calcium supplements to their diet
They do not need uv lamps like reptiles
They will eat anything and require a mixed diet of fish, vegetable, fruit etc (terrapin pellets are supposed to be good for them?)

My local fish store has 3 kept together, again, i have some people saying they should be kept alone and others say they will be fine.

Can anyone give me more info from your experiances please?
I am about to go and buy these crazy critters!

Thanks,
Lee.

[leesst200]

Just been looking around, are these crabs also known as:

Moon Crabs,
Halloween Crabs?

Any help and advice on these appreciated.

[pixl8r]

I've never kept that type of crab. However, have you read this thread?

http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123155

There is some information in there that you might find useful.

Good luck!